Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
#299 College Freshman Meltdown: Jen Curran's story
#299 College Freshman Meltdown: Jen Curran's story
#299 College Freshman Meltdown: Jen Curran's story
Friday 14th October 2016
Join Jen Curran on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour' as she shares her story of overcoming mental health struggles and finding resilience. Listen now.
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Get the buttons here!Jen Curran's Journey: From College Crisis to Resilient Survivor
You know what you are normal, but what you experienced was abnormal, sadly common, but abnormal for the human psyche, and that is why your psyche adapted.
Ever felt like the weight of the world was too much to bear? Jen Curran knows that feeling all too well. In this gripping episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin chats with writer and improviser Jen Curran about her tumultuous freshman year at NYU. Jen opens up about her mental and emotional breakdown that left her living in her car and squatting in empty buildings in New York City.
Her story is raw and real, diving into the conditional love she experienced growing up, often tied to her weight and appearance. Jen sheds light on the body shaming that was unconsciously modeled by the women in her family, shaping her relationship with food and her self-worth. She also talks about the toxic relationships that contributed to her breakdown and the difficulty she faced in setting boundaries. But it's not all doom and gloom.
Through therapy and self-discovery, Jen found a way to overcome shame and self-doubt, learning to live life on her own terms. This episode is a testament to resilience and hope. Jen's honesty about her struggles with mental health and self-esteem is both inspiring and comforting. She highlights the power of vulnerability and the importance of setting boundaries with toxic people. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by life's challenges, Jen's story will remind you that there's always a way forward.
'Mental Illness Happy Hour' offers a safe space for guests to share their fears, addictions, and traumatic experiences. Paul Gilmartin's compassionate approach to these complex stories has earned praise from listeners worldwide. Tune in to hear Jen Curran's journey from crisis to resilience and discover how vulnerability can be a powerful tool for healing.